Health & Safety Director – – Tier 1 Main Contractor (Build) Full Time

Reading, Oxfordshire
NSR Associates

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Reporting into the Global Head of Safety
• Good Salary & Benefits package
• Chance to make a difference

We are seeking a Corporate HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Director to drive Safety & Strategy across UK Projects.

We are seeking someone to drive strategy, compliance , operational excellence & culture. You will be providing strategic leadership and assurance to the Board, supporting the delivery of projects while protecting employees, subcontractors, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement the company’s HSE strategy aligned with business objectives
• Establish annual HSE objectives, targets, and key performance indicators
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a culture of behavioral safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence
• Maintain corporate HSE management systems aligned to:
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 14001
  • Relevant UK legislation and industry best practice.
• Lead internal assurance program, audits, and compliance
• Oversee external certification audits and client assessments
• Ensure robust incident reporting, investigation and learnings
• Report HSE performance trends to Board

It will be clear from your CV that you have managed, driven and can add value across the following facets:

Operational Support, Incident Management, Leadership and People Development, Environmental and Sustainability.

What makes this JOB different I hear you ask ?

We don’t want someone to hide away in the Head Office. You will be a very CLEAR presence across all UK regions. You will build relationships across your safety teams, operations and the SLT.

Expected to build relationships at the highest levels with clients and stakeholders.

You must have the drive, energy and ambition to make a difference.

Large scale business that pride themselves on quick decisions and operating in a client focused manner.

Do you have the people skills and EI for this post ?

What we are seeking

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• CMIOSH
• NEBOSH
• 10 + Years Leadership for a UK Build or Civil Engineering Main Contractor of sub-contractor of relevant scale to this role
• Demonstrable experience influencing Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Experience within a UK TIER 1 Main Contractor managing the HSE department
• Led safety teams of 40-60 + staff
• Clear experience representing the business at pre and post contract stages

Benefits for the right person:

• Basic Salary Range of (phone number removed)
• Car Allowance
• Business related travel paid
• Private healthcare & dental
• Strong pension scheme
• Annual Bonus scheme , increases with loyalty and performance